November 6th 2024.
Have you ever wondered just how skilled Elon Musk is at Quake? It's no secret that he's the richest man in the world, but did you know he also claims to have been one of the early esports stars? However, some people are skeptical about his gaming abilities.
Musk is known for his love of video games, although he sometimes exaggerates his level of expertise. In the past, he has streamed himself playing Diablo 4 and has even appeared as a background character in Cyberpunk 2077. He also offered tips for Elden Ring and was supposedly booed off stage at a Valorant event in 2023.
But the latest revelation from Musk is that he was one of the top Quake players in the world in the late 90s. According to him, he even won money in one of the first paid esports tournaments in the US. In an interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, Musk said, "At one point, I was maybe one of the best Quake players in the world. I actually won money in what I think was one of the first paid esports tournaments in the US. We were doing four-person Quake tournaments and we came second." However, he humbly admits that he was the second best player on his team and that they would have won first place if his teammate's computer hadn't crashed midway through the game.
The real best Quake player in the world is widely considered to be Dennis 'Thresh' Fong, who has mentioned Musk being involved in the early esports scene before. In an interview with DJWheat, Fong said, "Elon Musk, he's known as a huge gamer. We used to play on the same Quake server, almost every day I'd see him on: Zip2 was his username." He also revealed that Musk may not have been the best player, but he was still a legitimate gamer. Fong even had a friend who ended up being the Chief Information Officer for all of Musk's companies.
Some fans online have questioned Musk's claims, but it's difficult to verify given the lack of records from the 90s. Esports was not a well-established concept back then, and there were no proper international tournaments. While Musk may have done well in local events, it's possible that he's exaggerating his abilities.
Despite his busy schedule, Musk still finds time to play video games. His current favorite seems to be Diablo 4, which he often tweets about. Although he may not be the best player, he has made it onto unofficial leaderboards. With his involvement in the US election, one would assume that Musk would have less time for gaming. However, he has always been vocal about his love for gaming and will likely continue to talk about it in the future.
In case Musk is interested, there are rumors of a Quake reboot on the horizon. Who knows, maybe he'll get a chance to prove his skills once again. This article was first published on November 21st, 2023. Feel free to email us, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter. And for easier submissions, you can use our Submit Stuff page.
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